Neutrals

Haha I suppose it just felt like 7 minutes after a few pints of diesel

Isn’t it weird to remember that ymmr was played at discos? Like we just stood there while like 7 minutes of pure noise whooshed around us waiting for the beat to kick back in

Definitely, Lush are great, especially early Lush. A lot of people are surprised to learn that Chris was the original drummer in Oi band Hard Skin tho, which was a labour of love for him. Miki also appears on their album “why do birds suddenly appear”.

Especially the first Hard Skin LP - wall to wall bangers

Can’t do just 3… Shoppies, Marine Girls, TVPs, Joseph K, Talulah Gosh…

Finally an oasis in the newsletter desert…

Our Phil also plays drums in Telephone Numbers (when not playing in the Chime School live lineup) … hardest working drummer in Fogbiz…

Had a great time at The New Farm on Saturday. Next up: the Knockout this Thursday! Come help me (Allan) celebrate hitting double nickels!

"The Bay Area has never lacked for talented, creative folks and vibrant music and art." Interview with Allan McNaughton of Neutrals - White Crate Neutrals skillfully applies jangly guitar, memorable melodies, and nostalgic witticisms for a signature post-punk indie pop sound beloved here in […]

Thanks @whitecratesf.bsky.social for the feature ahead of Saturday’s show at the new farm: whitecrate.org/neutrals-int...

I hope no one thinks I was being serious. I haven’t quite figured out the sarcasm factor on Bluesky

I know what you’re thinking but we can’t be expected to save EVERY Oakland Weekender-related event from sucking. I’m sure this will be… fine…

Playing a couple of potentially very different gigs next month…

Dissed And Dismissed, by Tony Molina 12 track album

So flipping great.
tonymolina650.bandcamp.com/album/dissed...

YouTube video by thehappyone Neutrals - "Motorcycle Cop" + "Swiss", 7 June 2019 - BOTH SF

The algorithm chucked up this little flashback to our Kebab Disco album release at bottom of the hill back in June 2019… we haven’t played either of these songs in ages. Lost our appetite for comedy songs about cops…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m6K...

Psyched to see this issue of Maggot Brain with the interview with Erika Elizabeth of Domestic Departure on the trials of running a truly DIY operation. Bonus! A photo of us!

I wouldn’t say essential TBH - for completists only!

Pressing Concerns: Ethan Beck & The Charlie Browns, Babe Report, Neutrals, Winston Hightower I probably say this most weeks by now, but that doesn’t make it any less true: this Thursday Pressing Concerns is one for the books. New albums from Ethan Beck & The Charlie Browns, Babe …

From a year ago: Wrote about records from Ethan Beck & The Charlie Browns, Babe Report @babereport.bsky.social @eisrecords.bsky.social, Neutrals @neutrals.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com @staticshockrecords.bsky.social, and Winston Hightower @krecs.bsky.social:

YouTube video by Slumberland Records Neutrals "That's Him On The Daft Stuff Again" (Official Video)

Neutrals are celebrating the first birthday of their brilliant album “New Town Dream" with this ace video for “That's Him On The Daft Stuff Again.” More NTD birthday surprises next week...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chjs...

@neutrals.bsky.social @staticshockrecords.bsky.social

Long Rehearsal, by Whitney's Playland 3 track album

Short and beautifully sweet 👌

@dandyboyrecords.bsky.social

whitneysplayland.bandcamp.com/album/long-r...

Break, by Ryli from the album Come and Get Me

Our new single "Break" is out today on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms!

Our debut LP Come and Get Me arrives June 27 on @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social

Grey Causeway, by Grey Causeway 13 track album

Out now!

Straight from the Bunker- streaming everywhere and available on vinyl from Dandy Boy Records it's the debut album from @grey_causeway_band (many people are saying it's the best record to come from 40th Street in quite some time)!

dandyboyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grey-c...

Lightheaded - The View From Your Room Listen to The View From Your Room by Lightheaded.

The new Lightheaded single is a *perfect* way to end the week.
slumberlandrecs.lnk.to/view-from-yo...

I will also say the episode did nothing to disabuse me of my long-held notion that Fugazi (whom I adore) are the Dead for punks.

Then it should be pretty clear what I’m talking about - the episode identifies clear links between the tech-libertarian “anarcho-capitalist” (I take issue with this term) culture that surrounded the Dead and the current US government and big tech. Not to mention the aside about Elon Musk’s granddad

What was their position on the Teen Idles?

Indeed

Did you listen to the episode

the deadhead-to-maga pipeline is real

Episode 165: “Dark Star” by the Grateful Dead Podcast Episode · A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · 05/20/2023 · 1 sec

For myriad reasons, I have never liked the Grateful Dead. I considered skipping this 4hr+ episode of my favourite pod. I am still not a fan (and in fact found more reasons to dislike them) but this episode is a must listen. @andrewhickey.500songs.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Kenmure Street. Four years ago today.

Four years ago we saw a community unite to peacefully protect their neighbours from detention.

This week we saw Prime Minister Keir Starmer mimicking Enoch Powell with speeches that vilify and scapegoat.

Scotland must be the party of Kenmure Street, not Downing Street.